Sankofa Square

Plaza Public square commemorating African-Canadian heritage and activism

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Sankofa Square
Sankofa Square, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
43.6561, -79.3803

How to Get to Sankofa Square #

Sankofa Square is in Toronto; specific transit access depends on the square’s location within the city - use local transit maps and check event listings for the nearest subway or streetcar stop.

Tips for Visiting Sankofa Square #

  • Sankofa Square is most meaningful when paired with local cultural events - check community calendars for performances or gatherings.
  • Study the sculpture's plaque and nearby markers to understand the context of the memorial and its commissioning.
  • Use public transit hubs nearby and plan to walk the short distance to the square to absorb surrounding civic architecture.

Best Time to Visit Sankofa Square #

Sankofa Square is a civic plaza in Toronto that commemorates African heritage and community history; the square hosts public art and community events.

Summer
June-August · 18-27°C
Square and outdoor spaces are active with events and pedestrian traffic.
Autumn
September-October · 7-18°C
Cooler weather and civic events; good for walking and photo opportunities.

Weather & Climate near Sankofa Square #

Climate

Sankofa Square's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (837 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 31 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9° -1°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-8° -1°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
13.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
18°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.5h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 27°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.9h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
13.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 85 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 21°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

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